When he was browsing for new jobs that was something that stood out for him, he told the Journal-News during an interview this week while he made a brief visit to the area.
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“West Chester’s location and it’s demographic and its history of sound performance management attracted me to the community…,” he told the Journal-News. “I started to do a little more homework, I read the job posting and learned about the great history of quality of life here.”
Burks signed his contract on Thursday and will begin work Feb. 1. He’ll be making $135,000 annually.
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He said residents should know he won’t be just a behind-the-scenes leader.
“In the community, you have to maintain that relationship,” he said. “Building a good strong relationship starts with face to face. An email from me isn’t going to cut it.”
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